Economy

Economy

Tremendously Gratifying To Win 2 Pulitzers, 'Post' Editor Says

4:33pm April 16, 2014

After years of circulation declines and painful staffing cuts, this year's two Pulitzer Prizes are especially sweet. David Greene talks to Marty Baron, the executive editor for The Washington Post.

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Sending Money On An Overseas Round Trip To Avoid Taxes

6:03pm April 15, 2014

by Jim Zarroli

Some investors avoid paying taxes in a move called round-tripping — shifting money offshore, then investing it in U.S. stocks or bonds. A study estimates it costs the U.S. billions in lost revenues.

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Oil Is Not All That's Booming In North Dakota — So Is Drug Trade

5:29pm April 15, 2014

by NPR Staff

Local and federal authorities worry over a rise in North Dakota's drug trade. Sharon Cohen of the Associated Press explains the proposed solutions to the issue, which some tie to the recent oil boom.

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Pending Job Cuts in Triad

10:14am April 15, 2014

The Triad may lose more than 1,000 jobs.

Economy

Don't File Late. Get an Extension.

9:25am April 15, 2014

Most people say they are not sweating the April 15 tax deadline.

Economy

Lab Explosion Injures 2

12:47pm April 14, 2014

Two people were injured after a lab explosion in Wake Forest Innovation Quarter in downtown Winston-Salem Monday.

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Does N.C.'s Film Incentive Help or Hurt State's Economy?

11:35am April 14, 2014

Changes in the state's film incentive could dim some of North Carolina's bright lights.

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The U.S. tax code, which dates back to the days of Ozzie and Harriet, works against dual-income spouses. In some cases, it's cheaper for one spouse to stay home.

Outdated Tax Code Gives Some Working Spouses A Bad Deal

10:07am April 14, 2014

by Jennifer Ludden

The U.S. tax code, which dates back to the days of Ozzie and Harriet, can work against dual-income spouses. In some cases, it's cheaper for one spouse to stay home.

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Despite Challenges to Healthcare Industry, Novant Health Sees Steady Growth

2:52am April 11, 2014

by Keri Brown

Each week, WFDD contributor Justin Catanoso interviews a reporter from our media partner, the Triad Business Journal. This week's Business Report focuses on a major player in the state's healthcare industry: Winston-Salem-based Novant Health.

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Winston-Salem Joins National Challenge to End Veteran Homelessness

10:31pm April 10, 2014

by Keri Brown

The city of Winston-Salem is having success in reducing its homeless veteran population.

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